Outsourcing Manager (Clinical & Pharmaceutical )

Job Title: Outsourcing ManagerWork Location: 3551 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648 Duration: 6 months (contract to hire based on performance)Must Have List:2-5 years contract management experience with direct negotiation experience (procurement experience is highly preferred)3+ years of experience with Clinical Development and understanding of clinical operations3+ years of experience with interacting with a wide range of suppliers (e.g., Contract Research Organizations, Cooperative groups, Clinical laboratories, Core laboratories including ECG and Imaging service providers): initiating, negotiating, and executing legal and/or financial agreements in the clinical trials environment- biotech or pharmaceutical industry.Degree in Legal, Life science, Business Administration or equivalent. Advanced degree a plusJob description:This individual contributor role has task-level responsibility for in-house and outsourced studies while ensuring adherence to the client's outsourcing strategies within a specific therapeutic area(s) and is accountable to support clinical trial vendor partnerships across select or multiple service categories of clinical trial activities in R&D.Key Roles and Responsibilities:Drive outsourcing activities by interfacing with operational teams, support groups and service providers for successful selection, contracting and execution of outsourced studies while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, ethical practices, outsourcing and procurement policies and proceduresDrive the success of projects to meet short-term objectives & adhere to project schedulesSupport Outsourcing team in a variety of tasks across outsourcing, alliance management, FSP operations and Financial/ Resource accountabilityCommunicate with business partners and internal clients regarding contractual issues as neededProvide operational expertise and support, guidance, and training to teams on all aspects of outsourced workEnsure alignment of teams to the related outsourcing strategiesQualifications & Experience Required:·        Minimum of a BA or BS Degree in Legal, Life science, Business Administration or equivalent. Advanced degree a plus.·        Clinical development experience of 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience (pharma, biotech, CRO) required.·        Experience engaging with a wide range of suppliers (e.g., Contract Research Organizations, Cooperative groups, Clinical laboratories, Core laboratories including ECG and Imaging service providers): initiating, negotiating, and executing legal and/or financial agreements in the clinical trials environment- biotech or pharmaceutical industry·        Proven experience in managing key internal and external stakeholders effectively by frequently soliciting input and gathering and incorporating feedback into processes as appropriate·        Effective management of cross-functional, multi-cultural teams and demonstrated ability to work and influence within a matrix structure·        Proven time management skills and ability to be flexible to meet job demands, manage multiple priorities, and take on new initiatives and improvement efforts·        Demonstrates a high level of adaptability in dealing with ambiguous and complex work environment and balances multiple demands on role in a responsive and professional manner.·        Ability to sustain high levels of performance in a constantly changingWe are an equal-opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.